The monsoon fun continues in India in July. Kerala is an excellent place to participate in it. A number of colorful religious festivals also take place all over India during July.
Here's the best of events in July in India (listed by date).
1. Splash 2010
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Splash is a huge nine day monsoon carnival that happens in the Wayanad district of Kerala. It's a fabulous and fun opportunity to experience Wayanad during the monsoon season, and see the area's natural green beauty at this time of year. A huge program of both outdoor and indoor events takes place. These include cultural performances, singing, music, dance, magic, rafting, rock climbing, trekking, crab catching, mud football, and archery. There's a food court at the venue, and plenty of stalls selling local handicrafts and spices. Enticing accommodation packages are also on offer.
- When: July 2010.
- Where: Wayanad district, Kerala.
2. Rath Yatra
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The exuberant Rath Yatra festival sees Lord Jagannath (a reincarnation of Lords Vishnu and Krishna), along with and his elder brother Balabhadra and sister Subhadra, venture out of their abode in Puri's Jagannath Temple. The gods are transported on towering chariots.
- When: July 13, 2010.
- Where: Jagannath Temple, Puri, Orissa.
3. Guru Purnima
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This full moon day is celebrated in remembrance of the ancient sage Vyasa, who edited and wrote a number of holy Hindu scriptures. However, the idea behind Guru Purnima extends further than that. It's also a day for giving thanks to anyone who's taught you spiritual lessons in life. Many people simply spend some time reviewing all the knowledge they've acquired in the last year, and the way it's helped transformed them.
- When: July 25, 2010.
- Where: All over India, particularly in spiritual centers such as Sivananda Ashram, Rishikesh.
